WATCH: Sheridan over the moon with Callan-Thomastown tally results - Kilkenny Live

A first tally from the Callan-Thomastown electoral area has resulted in a total of 7,580 votes being tallied so far - 76% of boxes.

According to the partial talley figures, Joe Sheridan (FF) leads the way with 1,629.

Tally results so far:

Sheridan (FF) - 1,629

Lyons (FG) - 1302

Cleere (FF) - 1186

Cullen (FF) - 786

Doyle, M (FG) - 737

Doheny (SF) - 628

Kelly (FG) - 578

Kennedy (SF) - 452

Doyle, K (Green) - 282